Mechanical, Mechatronics and Maths

Mechanical, Mechatronics and Mathss courses have many applications in industry, automation, design and development.  These awards are particularly strong because of the synergy between engineering and computing in the faculty which means subjects like real time systems and programming (essential to automation) are taught by experts in the field.  FCET has considerable research expertise in robotics, mobile devices and human adaptive mechatronics as recognised in the research assessment exercise and the Mobile Fusion Centre. Mathematics and statistics are practical disciplines for problem solving relevant to manufacturing, finance and teaching.

• Mathematics and Applied Statistics 

Many problems can only be solved by data analysis - the application of maths and applied statistics is part of that process.  Does a problem occur, how often, is it 'statistically significant'?  These questions are usaully asked in some format before any identified problem is tackled.  The solution can often only be approached by analysing aspects of it numerically.  Students on this award learn how to apply maths and statistics to basic practical problems and then to larger scale real world problems including  financial mathematics and experimental design.  

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is the traditional name that is still applied to a rapidly developing technology. Mechanical engineering is concerned with the design, development and manufacture of products and processes ranging from aircraft to medical technology, or wind power generators to fossil fuel and hybrid electric vehicles.  The performance of these devices may be improved by deriving and testing analytical or practical models.  The award gives experience of the many different modelling tools and techniques used in subjects such as stress analysis, power plant, control systems, design and manufacture.

Mechanical engineering is also available for part-time study with attendance at the University for approximately 27 days each academic year (one day each week for 24 weeks + assessment). The normal length of study is 4 years for part-timers who have an HNC in Engineering.

This award is accredited by IMECHE

Mechatronics

The manufacturing industry is increasingly relying on the use of robotics and control engineering in the manufacture of products from cars to toothpaste.  Mechatronics combines mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering in one degree. The award to give an understanding of both the operation and application of mechanical devices and the electronic techniques used for interfacing machines to controllers.

Many industries require engineers who are able to design and manage manufacturing systems. Mechatronics provides a systems approach to engineering and produces graduates who have a very broad range of skills. These graduates are much sought after in many sectors of engineering and careers can range from electrical, electronics, design and manufacturing systems development to managerial roles.

Also available for part-time day-release study with attendance at the University for approximately 27 days each academic year (one day each week for 24 weeks + assessment). The normal length of study is 4 years for part-timers who have an HNC in Engineering.

This award is accredited by IMECHE

• PgC/PgD/MSc Mechanical Engineering This award is accredited by IMECHE
• PgC/PgD/MSc Mechatronics This award is accredited by IMECHE